Forest County ATV Association Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2025 9:00 am
Laona Senior Center
I. Call Meeting to Order: Meeting was called to order by Mike B.
II. Additions to Agenda:
III. Adoption of November Minutes: A motion to approve was made by Jake and a 2nd by Mark. Motion carried.
IV. Treasurer Report: A motion to approve was made by Mark and a 2nd by Al. Motion carried.
V. Membership Report: 572 total members
Old Business
- Ride Expo 2025: Oshkosh Expo Center May 2nd, 3rd, 4th Cost is free to public. Kim & Dan will represent us at the FCATV Booth.
- Brush Head Vandalism: A $6300 check is in route from Insurance Company.
- Grants: Please keep your eyes and ears open for available grants we can apply for. The possibilities are endless for us to apply for free money. Mike will by applying from one from tourism for our maps and possibly even to cover costs from Kim & Dan’s lodging at the Ride Expo.
- 2023 Taxes: KME will no longer be our accounting firm and we asked TMS Financial from Green Bay to assist us. They expertise on Non Profit Organizations. We need to change out status from 501C7 to 501C3. They will be filing extensions for us until they can change our status and then get us caught up on filing tax forms. This process can be lengthy (183 days)
New Business
A. Social Media: We have noticed the trend that the older generation uses Facebook and the younger generation is using Snapchat & Instagram. Mike will be posting in all in the future to promote our organization.
B. Equipment Training Day: Will be April 12th immediately following the meeting. This will held by Kippy’s. A motion was made by Mark and 2nd by Mike to have the club include lunch for everyone attending the training.
a) Jake will be working on FCATVA signage for all of our equipment
b) Blades: Our current blades are wore out. A motion to purchase 1 set was made by Scott and 2nd by Chuck. Motion carried Jake will order
c) Jake will fix lights and add strobe lights (Mike already has) to tractor/brusher
d) We are going to put together trail kits for each tractor (tools, chain, club contacts)
e) Bridge Repair: We have 3 submitted for funding and approved for 50% Torpee, Wabeno, and WRT. We need to figure a plan with the snowmobile clubs for the additional 50% as this cost is normally shared 50/50.
F) Trail Work Day: A date will be discussed at April meeting. Jake & Mark will be going out to decide how many trail signs will be needed for new trail by Sand Lake Road. A group will be needed to add signage and brush out.
C. Magnet Puller: We decided to use the Case Tractor in the future to pull the magnet. Jake & Mark will be doing some TLC on it make sure it runs correctly.
D. 2025 Events: Spring Kick Off May 17th, 2025 at Crandon Raceway
Meeting will be in morning prior to ride
Fall Run: September 13th,2025 at Hollywood Hills
To be determined:
Women’s Ride: Jake will provide date at April Meeting
Club Ride: 20th Anniversary for members only leaving from Wabeno
E. Connor Land: Many acres of land is going up for sale. They are working to make sure it is written in the deed that it will continue to be open to snowmobile clubs and ATV use.
F. Land Contracts: We have a signed one with Potowami that we can make new trails (connector into 8 mile loop and a challenge trail) and we are expecting a signed contract soon with Mole Lake. This is exciting as we can make 3 new sections of trails in our system. Mike is also working on land in Windfall for access. A farmer in area graciously agreed use of his land. He will bring contract to farmer for land use.
G. FCATVA Building Committee: We have been graciously invited by the town of Crandon to make our new home by the trailhead in Crandon. This is an 8 acre plot where we can build a new building, Mike is working on 99 year lease. We are very excited to be able to call this home. Our new fund raising slogan will be “Help us Build our Home” If any member would like to be on the building committee please reach out to Mike.
H. Purchase of Tent: Tabled until April meeting
I: Map Box Distribution: Kim is reaching out for assistance to fill and empty money out of boxes during the season. If you have any time to take over a couple of places in your area or places you currently patronize please contact Kim.
Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Bruce and a 2nd by Mike. Motion carried. Next Meeting: April 12th, 2025 at 9:00am Laona Senior Center